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The Rose Tattoo #10
Wanted: Cowboy
Too Bold, Too Arrogant, Too Sexy...
Barbara Prather ranted on and on about her cowboy protector - but she couldn't seem to get enough of him! Cade Landry had kidnapped her for "her own good" - and once they were holed up on his Montana ranch, she didn't know whether to give him the cold shoulder, or kiss him senseless....
Cade had two jobs - keeping Barbara safe, and hiding his true purpose in holding her captive. As the only witness to murder, Barbara had an assassin on her trail. If the stubborn woman wouldn't watch out for herself, Cade would have to do it for her - but was his interest professional... or personal?
- GenresRomance
256 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published July 1, 1999
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About the author
Kelsey Roberts
57 books21 followersAka Rhonda Pollero
Rhonda Harding Pollero aka Kelsey Roberts is a sought-after lecturer and workshop presenter as well as a muchrequestedmedia guest. She has been featured in COSMOPOLITIANMagazine, The New York Times and The Washington Post, among others andmakes frequent appearances on both radio and television. She founded TheWriters Workshop at Anne Arundel College in Maryland and was the leadinstructor in the areas of craft and genre writing courses for three years.She is considered an expert in why women read and write crime fiction aswell as an excellent authority on plotting and structuring the novel.
Rhonda Harding Pollero aka Kelsey Roberts is a sought-after lecturer and workshop presenter as well as a muchrequestedmedia guest. She has been featured in COSMOPOLITIANMagazine, The New York Times and The Washington Post, among others andmakes frequent appearances on both radio and television. She founded TheWriters Workshop at Anne Arundel College in Maryland and was the leadinstructor in the areas of craft and genre writing courses for three years.She is considered an expert in why women read and write crime fiction aswell as an excellent authority on plotting and structuring the novel.
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April 17, 2018
July 3, 2000
Kelsey Roberts shifts from her Rose Tattoo series to her new Landry Brothers with "Wanted: Cowboy." Advertising executive Barbara Prather has decided to host a party for a prospective advertising client in hopes of getting his business. There doesn't seem to be much chance of that when the guest of honor is murdered in the middle of it. As the only witness, the police are concerned her life is in danger. Against her will, rancher Cade Landry carries her off to his Montana ranch to protect her. Cade really makes Barbara's blood boil. Too bad it looks like she'll have to depend on him, especially when his ranch turns out to be less safe than they imagined.
I never know what to expect from Kelsey Roberts, whose books can strike me as excellent ("His Only Son"), atrocious ("Her Mother's Arms") or somewhere in between ("Unforgettable Night"). I put off reading "Wanted: Cowboy" for nearly a year because of that uncertainty. It was well worth the wait. In terms of the story, this is the author at her best.
I may be alone in thinking that Rose planning an Elvis-themed party for Barbara's presentation was more thoughtless than amusing, regardless of the end result. For me, the first chapter was grating. In general, though, the humor and fast dialogue that makes her books unique are in place. What moves it to another level though, is the strength of the mystery and the romance. The mystery is successful and the ending so surprising because Roberts drops clues in a clever way that doesn't seem like they're relevant to the mystery. Unlike some books where I instantly spot relevant information, "Wanted: Cowboy" is expertly crafted. I may have guessed who the villain was, but not the motive. I love it when a book can catch me off guard. This was one of them.
I also enjoyed the way the relationship between Barbara and Cade's teenage daughter was developed. Barbara was a very strong romance heroine in general, Jess was a nicely portrayed, realistic teenage character, and the way all the relationships built and grew was well done. A sexy romance, plenty of suspense and a strong mystery make this one of Roberts' best. An excellent book.
Kelsey Roberts shifts from her Rose Tattoo series to her new Landry Brothers with "Wanted: Cowboy." Advertising executive Barbara Prather has decided to host a party for a prospective advertising client in hopes of getting his business. There doesn't seem to be much chance of that when the guest of honor is murdered in the middle of it. As the only witness, the police are concerned her life is in danger. Against her will, rancher Cade Landry carries her off to his Montana ranch to protect her. Cade really makes Barbara's blood boil. Too bad it looks like she'll have to depend on him, especially when his ranch turns out to be less safe than they imagined.
I never know what to expect from Kelsey Roberts, whose books can strike me as excellent ("His Only Son"), atrocious ("Her Mother's Arms") or somewhere in between ("Unforgettable Night"). I put off reading "Wanted: Cowboy" for nearly a year because of that uncertainty. It was well worth the wait. In terms of the story, this is the author at her best.
I may be alone in thinking that Rose planning an Elvis-themed party for Barbara's presentation was more thoughtless than amusing, regardless of the end result. For me, the first chapter was grating. In general, though, the humor and fast dialogue that makes her books unique are in place. What moves it to another level though, is the strength of the mystery and the romance. The mystery is successful and the ending so surprising because Roberts drops clues in a clever way that doesn't seem like they're relevant to the mystery. Unlike some books where I instantly spot relevant information, "Wanted: Cowboy" is expertly crafted. I may have guessed who the villain was, but not the motive. I love it when a book can catch me off guard. This was one of them.
I also enjoyed the way the relationship between Barbara and Cade's teenage daughter was developed. Barbara was a very strong romance heroine in general, Jess was a nicely portrayed, realistic teenage character, and the way all the relationships built and grew was well done. A sexy romance, plenty of suspense and a strong mystery make this one of Roberts' best. An excellent book.
January 31, 2021
This book was exactly what I needed right now. Fast plot, romance, nice tidy ending. Perfect.
January 14, 2012
4 Stars! ~ Cade's a rancher and Vice Pres. of the Montana Cattleman's Cartel. Barbara's an ad exec. trying to win the Cartel account. She flies the Cartel's directors to Charleston for a wine and dine party. During the party, Barbara is standing beside the Pres. of the Cartel when he's shot dead. For fear that the shooter will be after Barbara, the local detective and Cade decide it's for the best if she go to Cade's ranch in Montana. But even on he's isolated ranch, the assassin finds her and her life is in danger.
This was a very good story with plenty of twists and turns. Cade shows his macho protective side, while Barbara shows that's she's got a strong will, that doesn't answer to any man.
(This is the last book in the Rose Tattoo series, and starts the new series The Landry Brothers)
THE LANDRY BROTHERS author series Kelsey Roberts Book #1
We are first introduced to the Landry's of Jasper, Montana in Ms. Robert's last book of her Rose Tatoo series. That's the story of Cade, cousin to the infamous Landry brothers. The Landry land had been split in two; the Lazy L was Cade's and the Lucky 7, belonged to the seven cousins. There's a ten year mystery surrounding the disappearance of Caleb and Priscilla Landry. It's been said that Priscilla took off with another man and Caleb went after them, leaving behind their seven adult sons. The brothers have never found any clue to the where abouts of their parents.
This was a very good story with plenty of twists and turns. Cade shows his macho protective side, while Barbara shows that's she's got a strong will, that doesn't answer to any man.
(This is the last book in the Rose Tattoo series, and starts the new series The Landry Brothers)
THE LANDRY BROTHERS author series Kelsey Roberts Book #1
We are first introduced to the Landry's of Jasper, Montana in Ms. Robert's last book of her Rose Tatoo series. That's the story of Cade, cousin to the infamous Landry brothers. The Landry land had been split in two; the Lazy L was Cade's and the Lucky 7, belonged to the seven cousins. There's a ten year mystery surrounding the disappearance of Caleb and Priscilla Landry. It's been said that Priscilla took off with another man and Caleb went after them, leaving behind their seven adult sons. The brothers have never found any clue to the where abouts of their parents.
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August 17, 2011
I have never heard of cowboys wanting ads. This book was interesting with a mystery that needs solved.
May 31, 2015
Excellent
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